Chris and his girlfriend were so hospitable, and he was super quick with responses and helpful info. Chris' place is a short walk to the BTS (skytrain), and a fifteen minute walk, or one BTS stop, away from the canal transportation, which takes you up to Wat Pho, Wat Arun, and the Grand Palace (among many stops). A Tops market and Robinson's department store is also walking distance, or one BTS stop away, where you can pick up a SIM card, groceries, or anything else you need. There is a water dispenser just upstairs in the gym/laundry area, and both the water and the laundry are super cheap.
Chris' place is very well situated near public transportation but not in the main tourist area. It's incredibly quiet at night, and you can fix yourself a meal at the apartment, pick up some street food, or check out one of the many restaurants in the area. The room is impeccably clean, and the only noise you hear is the neighbors coming and going. You can't hear any noise from inside anyone else's apartment. The building has security (not that it seemed like it needed it) and I walked around the area by myself (female) at night with no worries. There is a combination of trains to easily get to and from the Suvarnabhumi airport (BKK). And Grab is here which is quite affordable and easy to use.